The U.S. Department of Labor has implemented an updated FLAG-based version of ETA Form 9089. While the implementation brings some streamlined features, there are also lingering questions about how the DOL will manage the processing of legacy PERMs and new…
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USCIS Fraud Investigation Arising Out of the 2024 FY Cap Registration Process
USCIS is investigating potential fraud in the H-1B Cap registration process, as the number of beneficiaries registered by multiple employers more than doubled in the FY 2024 lottery registration. By Abby Swanson, Immigration Attorney Given the competitive nature of the…
Alternatives to H1-B Visas
With the demand for new H-1B visas far exceeding the annual cap of 85,000, it is more important than ever to explore alternative visa options. Read on for more information on other available classifications. By Nancy Giesel, Law Clerk Due…
Immigration Quick Takes — February 2023
FY2024 H-1B Lottery Update With 85,000 new H-1B visas becoming available for Fiscal Year 2024, U.S. employers seeking to sponsor foreign national workers in “specialty occupation” positions across all industries will be able to begin registering for the annual H-1B…
USCIS Proposed Filing Fee Increases
By Shelley Starzyk, Immigration Attorney USCIS has proposed a new filing fee structure that may drastically increase costs for certain types of immigration filings, including some employment-based visa categories. USCIS is collecting public feedback on the proposed until mid-March, and…
Immigration Quick Takes — January 2023
USCIS Expands Premium Processing to Multinational Manager and NIW Categories For years, immigrant visa petitions in the EB-1C Multinational Executive/Manager and EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) categories have been subject to long processing times, ranging from 1 year to more…
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Posted in Immigration Law
Posted in Immigration Law
Developing an Immigration Sponsorship Policy — Updated Considerations for Current Conditions
One of the most popular articles on our website has just been updated by Immigration Attorneys John Gallini and Victoria Morte. In Managing Immigration Sponsorship: A Flexible Policy Is the Wisest Strategy, John and Vicki lay out key considerations in…
Tagged with: immigration policy, immigration sponsorship, immigration sponsorship policy
Posted in Immigration Law
Posted in Immigration Law
How to Handle Layoffs Involving Nonimmigrant Visa Employees
Employers and nonimmigrant visa employees working at a company facing layoffs must be aware of applicable rules and available visa options in the event that employment ends. Immigration Attorney Shelley Starzyk provides a quick rundown of what to do in…
H-1B Visa Lottery: What You Should Know
Each year, USCIS runs a lottery to allocate 85,000 new H-1B visas to U.S. employers seeking to sponsor foreign national workers in “specialty occupation” positions across all industries. Attorney Donald Parker has written a new article on our website that…
Immigration Quick Takes — December 2022
DOL Processing Times The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has published updated processing times as of October 31, 2022, confirming that the Department continues to face internal staffing shortages and high demand. As a result, we have continued to see…
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